Isle of Man announces successor to Dick Welsh

Cameron Mitchell, currently deputy director, will step up to take over from Dick Welsh from the start of April.

Prior to working with the flag, Mitchell’s career included stints with Maersk, Geest Line and Farstad as an engineer.

Welsh commented on the news: “For our clients around the world this appointment should cement the trust and experience garnered through already established relationships, as well as showcase the new opportunities for the registry moving forward.”

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.